If it were summer now, would you be worried about dry legs? Probably not. For many of us, this is purely a winter problem. Why? Let's get to the bottom of the causes before we come to a guide for delicate skin on your legs - with an SOS tip!
If it were summer now, would you be worried about dry legs? Probably not. For many of us, this is purely a winter problem. Why? Let's get to the bottom of the causes before we come to a guide for delicate skin on your legs - with an SOS tip!
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In the summer we constantly apply sunscreen: before the sun, after the sun, after shaving, before going out. Short dresses and shorts are a constant reminder to take care of our legs. In winter it's "out of sight, out of mind". At colder temperatures, the legs disappear in long clothes and are quickly forgotten. At least until the skin on the legs has turned into graters. That often doesn't take long at all. After all, not only the neglected treatment plays against this skin area.
Of course, as soon as the skin on the legs feels brittle and scaly, we think about care again. Unfortunately, you can't just make up for it by applying extra cream now. That often becomes the problem. The skin is already damaged. Overloading her with products will finish her off. She may react irritably. The legs can even itch or become red.
Even with the wrong products, you do more damage than help Lotions with a high water content are not the care that dry legs need in winter. Now the skin needs more fat. Body lotions also contain emulsifiers, which remove additional fat from the skin the next time you shower. Instead, rely on oil-based care without emulsifiers and other ingredients that dry out the skin even more.
So what really helps against rough skin on the legs? A holistic routine. It is best to reserve a few minutes for your care ritual in the morning. And also keep an eye on everyday things that affect your skin health. Just do a small cure over the next 4-6 weeks in which you consistently implement the following points. By the way, that's how long it takes us to acquire new habits.
Goodbye to dry legs!
Shea butter, jojoba oil and argan oil: these are the super caring little helpers combined in our FIVE Shea Cream for dry, rough and brittle skin.
You can already sand down furniture with your shins? Then they need help immediately. For cases of hardship there is Urea. Your body produces this urea itself. It is a natural component of the skin's NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor). There it binds water due to its strong hygroscopic properties. In addition, urea has a keratolytic effect: it promotes natural desquamation during skin renewal. That's why urea makes brittle legs smooth again.
☝️ By the way: Cosmetic urea is produced chemically. That is why urea is not permitted in natural cosmetics, although it is also found in the skin. So you only find it in conventional or medical skin care.
So here is my final SOS tip for grater legs: Use UreaRepair Plus with 30% urea from Eucerin for two weeks. The dose is extremely high and helps especially on calloused skin areas such as knees, heels or elbows. Because it promotes desquamation so strongly, it is only suitable for short-term use. As soon as the skin area is smooth again, you should switch back to your normal oil care.
You cannot always completely avoid dry skin and calluses. They are to a certain extent a matter of assessment. Sometimes a drought surprises you too. Maybe you've been more stressed than you care to admit. Or maybe your skin is going through a change. Then it's good to have a contingency plan.
However, it is even better to prevent dry skin as much as possible. This works with the above instructions, i.e. dry brushing, gently cleaning, caring for with oil, drinking enough and eating a balanced diet and reducing stress, including stressors for the skin. These tips will make your legs smooth as a bobsleigh track.
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